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The Eddytorial Dining Digest: 3/31/25

The Eddytorial Dining Digest: 3/31/25

Welcome to the dining digest of the Eddytorial. A weekly Monday newsletter completely dedicated to the local dining scene.

Wichita By E.B.
March 31, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

Happy Dining Wichita!
It’s been years since Wichita had a true all-you-can-eat sushi place. And now signs are pointing towards someone bringing it back to town.

In today’s email:

Most Liked Wings: The Final Four
Mini-Feature: China Inn
Giveaway: Who won the gift card to Coffee Daze

RESTAURANT NEWS
All You Can Eat Sushi coming back to Wichita?

More movement has taken place at 2636 N. Greenwich Ct.; a space previously held by Buffalo Wings & Rings. Signs have been posted for Izumi, which is a regional all-you-can-eat sushi chain.

Rumors have been floating about a Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant moving into Greenwich Place to take over and this is another sign (literally a sign) that it’s coming. Another sign in front of the building says, “All You Can Eat”.

An entity with potential ties to a regional restaurant chain called Izumi Hibachi and Sushi is listed on the space but nothing has been confirmed yet.

If it's true, it could be a very busy restaurant as it's been years since Wichita last had an all you can eat sushi place. The last one was Mizu Sushi who closed years ago.

As stated, nothing is confirmed and no listing for a Wichita location has been placed on Izumi's website.

What do you think is a fair price for dinner time all-you-can-eat sushi

Wichita is suuuuuper price-conscientious about food pricing

COMPETITION
Most Liked Wings in Wichita

Voting is already underway for the Final Four of Wichita’s Most Liked Wings bracket. Who moves on to the championship?

Visit our Facebook page to vote!

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WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
China Inn

4605 E. Central Ave.

This week’s Mini-Feature was suggested by Judy Fouquet.

Over at 4605 E. Central, you’ll find one of the lesser talked about Chinese restaurants called China Inn.

We live in a city full of fast casual Chinese spots, and this is one place where you can slow life down a little and grab a seat at a nice sit-down casual eatery.

With many of the fantastic Chinese restaurants closing over the years like Mings, Magic Wok, and others, China Inn is a great alternative to those looking for something a little higher quality than the fast casual locations.

If you decide to check them out, I highly recommend ordering one of the sizzling plates.

Hours are Monday and Tuesday 4:30pm to 9pm, Tuesday through Friday 11am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 9pm, followed by Saturday 4:30pm to 9pm and then Sunday when hours are Noon to 2:30pm and 4:30pm to 9pm.

What do you rate China Inn?

Who should we feature in next week’s mini-feature? Readers decide who we promote for free in the newsletter

EVENT
Wine About Cancer

Tickets will sell out for this event at Brick & Mortar.

The event is Wine About Cancer on Thursday, April 10.

Wine About Cancer is a night of wine, food, and fun, supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Your ticket includes

Unlimited sampling of over 40 wines
A Riedel glass - Yours to take home
Food from local restaurants
Cigars, beer, and signature cocktails
Silent auction & raffle
Music & dancing

As an added bonus, my talk show co-host DJ Carbon will be on hand as well!

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

Recent Openings

Rice House - Food Truck

Coming

Mena's Donut House - 343 S. Greenwich (April 1)
Small Sliders - 13th and Greenwich (April 2025)
Abode Bar & Bistro - 837 N. Andover Road (Spring 2025)
Todd’s Creole Kitchen - 8641 W. 13th St. (Spring 2025)
Paris Baguette - 1320 N. Tyler Road (Spring 2025)
RAHA Mediterranean - 4956 E. 35th St. N. (Spring 2025)
Parlor Doughnuts - 8020 W. 21st St. (Spring 2025)
360 Deli & Grill - 701 W. 21st St. (Spring 2025)
Point Nine - 1533 N. Andover Road (Spring 2025)
Chicken Chicken - 13th & Mosley (Spring 2025)
Sam’s Southern Eatery - 6121 E. 21st St. (Spring 2025)
The Big Biscuit - 2330 N. Maize Road (Spring 2025)
N&J Cafe - 8448 W. Central Ave. (Spring 2025)
Taco Bell - 3233 E. Harry (Spring 2025)
KVH Steakhouse - 2926 N. Tyler Road (Summer 2025)
Golden Chicken - 1705 S. Webb Road (Summer 2025)
Small Sliders - 37th and Maize Road (Fall 2025)
KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - 2243 N. Tyler Road (Fall 2025)
Culvers - Patriot Ave & Rock Road, Derby, KS (Late Fall/Early Summer 2025)
Jersey Mikes - 217 S. Ridge Road (Fall 2025)
Raising Cane’s - 350 S. Ridge Road (Fall 2025)
Morgan’s Landing - Derby (Fall 2025)
Mokas - 3853 N. Ridge Road (Winter 2025)
Chipotle - 520 E. Cloud Ave, Andover (2025)
Viva Tacos & Tequila - 9719 E. 21st St. S. (2025)

EVENT
The Hangover Brunch

Sunday, April 6 at Odd Fellow Hall

Indulge in a unique brunch experience featuring an exquisite brunch buffet, mimosa’s, trivia, great music and great vibes in an amazing atmosphere!

The brunch buffet is put on the team over at Odd Fellow, then you mix in music by DJ 4 the Win, host Jackstacks.Eats, Greatness Vodka and it’s one helluva way to start the week.

I’ve been to one before and there’s no brunch like it in town.